Danica Patrick's relationship timeline: Exploring the NASCAR veteran's love life

Danica Patrick made history in 2008 by becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race. Her success continued in NASCAR, where she achieved a string of impressive feats, including six top-10 finishes and a pole position at the Daytona 500 in 2013, another first for women in the sport.

Beyond the racetrack, Patrick has carved a multifaceted career. She has appeared in many movies and TV shows and currently runs her own clothing line called Warrior by Danica Patrick. She is also the author of the book "Pretty Intense" and a podcast host . Additionally, she owns a vineyard called Somnium in Napa Valley, California.

Originally from Wisconsin, the 42-year-old keeps her personal life mostly private. Still, a few specifics are known. Here, we look at the details of her four relationships known to the public:

2005 - 2013: Danica Patrick's marriage to Paul Edward

Patrick's first husband was Paul Edward Hospenthal, a physical therapist, coach for golf beginners, and writer for golf magazines.

She met him in 2002 during treatment for a yoga-related injury. They married in 2005 but announced their amicable divorce in 2013 after seven years of marriage.

2013 - 2017: Dating NASCAR's Ricky Stenhouse Jr

Following her divorce, Patrick found love again within the NASCAR community. In 2013, she started dating Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for JTG Daugherty Racing.

Stenhouse Jr won the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year and, more recently, the Daytona 500 in 2023. They competed against each other in the Cup Series weekly throughout their serious relationship, which almost led to marriage. However, the relationship ended in 2017.

Early 2018 to 2020: Popular relationship with a footballer

In early 2018, Patrick started dating another high-profile athlete, NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Their paths crossed at the 2012 ESPY Awards, sparking a connection that quickly captured the media's attention.

Aaron Rodgers is a football quarterback who led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl win and has won four MVP awards. They confirmed their relationship in January 2018 but parted ways in July 2020.

Danica Patrick discussed the breakup on an episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls in April 2021.

"I think we learn the most about ourselves through relationships," she said.

2021-2022: Latest romance with Carter Comstock

Her most recent partner was Carter Comstock, the co-founder of Freshly, a meal-prep company that he started in 2012.

Patrick and Carter announced that they were dating in April 2021 but broke up in March 2022. They met through mutual connections at Beam, where they both invest.

After nearly a year together, Danica spoke to People's magazine about her relationship with Carter.

"We had a really fun time and did a lot of amazing things. He's super sweet, not a bad thing to say," Patrick said.